Cleaning The Fuel Filter Pot; Engine Oil; Checking Oil Level And Adding Engine Oil - Kubota GL7000-CAN Operator's Manual

BCleaning the Fuel Filter Pot
Every 100 hours of operation, clean the fuel filter in a
clean place to prevent dust intrusion.
1. Close the fuel filter lever.
(1) Fuel filter lever
(2) Fuel filter pot
2. Remove the top cap, and rinse the inside with diesel
fuel.
3. Take out the element, and rinse it with diesel fuel.
4. After cleaning, reinstall the fuel filter, keeping out of
dust and dirt.
5. Air-bleed the injection pump.
A Entrance of dust and dirt can cause a malfunction of
the fuel injection pump and the injection nozzle. Wash
the fuel filter cup periodically.
(A) "CLOSE"
(B) "OPEN"
PERIODIC SERVICE

ENGINE OIL

To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking and
changing the engine oil and the oil filter
cartridge.
A DO NOT touch muffler or exhaust pipes while
they are hot; severe burns could result. Always
stop the engine and allow it to cool before
conducting inspections,
cleaning.
A Contact with engine oil can damage your skin.
Put on gloves when handling engine oil. If you
come in contact with engine oil, wash it off
immediately.
A Be sure to check the engine oil on a level surface. If
placed on gradients, oil quantity can not be measured
accurately.
A Do not operate a diesel engine when engine oil is
overfilled. This can effect the air intake system which
could result in engine damage or malfunction.
BChecking Oil Level and Adding Engine Oil
1. Check the engine oil level before starting or more than
5 minutes after stopping the engine.
2. Remove the oil level gauge, wipe it clean and reinstall
it.
3. Take the oil level gauge out again, and check the oil
level.
(1) Oil port [Lower end of oil level gauge]
(2) Oil level gauge (A) Engine oil level within this
range is proper.
4. If the oil level is too low, remove the oil port, and add
new oil to the prescribed level.
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